The Battle of Signal Hill begins

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The Battle of Signal Hill begins

Liz Davis

September 15, 1762

The Battle of Signal Hill begins

In a surprise attack, 200 English soldiers climb Signal Hill, attack 295 French infantry, and force them to surrender three days later. This is the last battle of the Seven Years' War and makes Great Britain the main European power in North America.